Adults

This charming family friendly holiday complex is home to six cosy cottages perfectly suited for families of all sizes, small families to multigenerational groups. On arrival, guests will receive a thoughtful welcome hamper and have the option to request essential baby and toddler items when booking.

What makes this place so special for families?

For the little ones:

• Dive into the enclosed swimming pool, including a separate splash area for toddlers.

• Meet and feed the friendly animal residents: goats, chickens, and Guinea pigs.

• Let kids roam and play freely in enclosed gardens with a trampoline, climbing frame, and a shaded sandpit, a big favourite for babies and toddlers.

• Unwind in the play barn stocked with children’s books, toys, and entertainment.

• Keep older kids engaged with table football, table tennis, and a TV for downtime.

Adults, it’s your turn:

• Enjoy the scenic pool surrounded by panoramic countryside views.

• Savour exclusive pizza and wine tasting evenings on the terrace with new friends.

• Order delicious home-cooked meals delivered to your cottage and relish being looked after.

• Indulge in on-site massages for a relaxing pampering session, in the comfort of your own holiday cottage

• Need a break? Babysitting services are available for a stress-free night out.

Chateau de Gurat is a must-visit for a memorable family holiday in France. The attentive onsite owners, who understand family needs, ensure a seamless experience. Explore nearby attractions like local lakes, river beaches, and village markets—all within a short drive. Plus, accessible airports are just a two-hour drive away

Do you hate how long normal beach towels take to dry ? or even worse, sand all over your damp towel? If your answer is yes then you need to try Dock & Bay’s microfibre towels.

Andy and Benno designed the Dock & Bay towels with some great features:

* They’re the biggest on the market
* They fold up really small
* Sand slides right off due to the smooth texture
* They’re absorbent and smooth
* They dry up to 3 times faster than normal towels

We were sent a bundle that included XL and L towels as well as their mini ponchos – something for everyone in the family.

We’ve used the towels while camping, at home around the paddling pool and whilst away on holidays – here’s how we got on.

The first outing for the Mini Poncho and 2 of the towels was a camping trip. This product is perfect for camping or when going travelling. They’re small and take up no space in your bag and dry quickly! They’re also really trendy and the kids LOVE them

The second outing was on our family holiday to the Costa Del Sol in July – the weather was perfect and we spent a lot of time around the pool. The girls all loved their ponchos which were perfect to pop them in whilst they had a snack in between swim sessions.
We did make it to the beach one morning but the girls weren’t fans of the cold sea so we aborted that mission and went back to the pool. Before we left i threw a bucket of sand on my towel to see what would happen when i picked it up, and just like the website says, it all slid off

Not only do they sell towels and ponchos for the kids, they also sell mens swim shorts that are made from 100 % recycled plastic bottles. Their Active collection is made up of 30% recycled plastic bottles. Last year they replaced all plastic bags used while transporting their goods and have replaced them with 100 % biodegradable materials

Dock & Bay have a brilliant ethos and are all about taking risks, living your best life all whilst building a more sustainable business.

Dock & Bay featured on Dragons Den in 2017 and received 3 offers (Tej Lalvani, Touker Suleyman and Deborah Meadon). They are now working with Deborah to ‘change the face of towels forever!’.

Get yours here. If you sign up to their mailing list you can get 10 % off when buying 2 or more products, they also offer free delivery within the UK.

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Experience a delightful family holiday at the enchanting Chateau de Gurat in the Charente, France

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